DEPUTY DIRECTOR: CONSUMER INSPECTORATE

Department of Economic Development and Tourism

Directorate: Consumer Affairs

Reference number: C6/26/3
Salary: R1 101 468 – R1 297 476 per annum (Level 12), (an all-inclusive remuneration package). Note: The remuneration package includes a basic (75% of packages), State contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic salary) and a flexible portion which can be structured according to the individuals’ personal needs.
Centre: Head Office: Polokwane
Province: Limpopo
Closing date: 28 September 2026
Circular: No 31 of 2026

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Requirements

Grade 12 plus an NQF 6 qualification in Law / Management / Economics or equivalent as recognized by SAQA. Five (5) years’ relevant functional experience in consumer inspectorate and investigation of which three (3) years must be at supervisory level (ASD level). Valid driver’s license (with exception of persons with disability. Skills And Knowledge: Knowledge of consumer matters, dealing with LPCA, CPA legislations, inspectorate and investigation environment. Detailed knowledge of consumer legislation including the following: Consumer Protection Act (National and Provincial), National Credit Act, Access to Information Act. Sound knowledge of regulatory framework for the public service regulations, Public Service Act. Ability to interpret and apply policies, advance knowledge and application general management and project management principles. Reasonable knowledge of the various pieces of legislation to assist in conducting inspections, investigations and persecutions. Ability to communicate and negotiate at all levels. Presentation skills. Analytical and problem-solving skills. Report writing skills. Computer literacy.

Duties

Manage and facilitate the business compliance inspections. Conduct investigations on consumer complaints, business and port of entries in the province. Establish and maintain network and partnership with service providers and industry regulators aimed at protecting consumer rights. Develop policies and strategies and ensure proper complementation of consumer protection law aimed at improving service delivery. Manage resources of the sub-directorate.

Where to send your application

Applicants should apply through the following website https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za Applications can also be hand delivered to: Evridiki Towers, Registry Office No. B1-73, 19 Biccard Street, Polokwane, 0700 OR posted to Head of Department: Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism, Private Bag X9484, Polokwane, 0700.

Enquiries

Ms. WA Klaassen Tel No: (015) 293 8691

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 31 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 28 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.

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